"Yesterday they confirmed that all visa applications were under way and that means we're definitely on our way.

Everything that's out there up till today has been speculation, but if you wanna start talkin' about it you can say you heard it for real from me.

The band is gonna have an advertising tag of Headless Cross. Its really the TONY MARTIN BAND, and that's what we entered the states as. But the promoter has got itchy fingers. I think and decided its better to use the album title. I'm not entirely happy with it just because...., but I decided to run with it .

So the idea is to commemorate 20 years since Headless Cross and I can reveal that some of the songs have never been done live before like 'Black Moon'; it's a really complex track but we're gonna bring it to the stage and show it off. Also we've just left behind the anniversary of Eternal Idol, so there's gonna be some more off that album too like 'Born To Lose'.

Looking forward to getting out there and seeing what response we get.

I have to say its been a hard slog with negotiations and getting visas and stuff so we come at very short notice and hope to be with you guys in just under three weeks from now!!!

We aren't able to bring with us much in the way of visual stuff just because there is so little time to get it all together so, its just the songs. Me and well I hope you guys!!! Dates are becoming published and that was a little premature cause some of them didn't have confirmation but from now there will be and so if you find something near you its almost certain to be real.

We're out there until the end of August."

ravenheart

06-16-2009, 04:32 PM

Man I hope we get a show here too.

Maiden33

06-16-2009, 04:49 PM

Just saw this myself. Incredible news. I am so there. I LOVE Tony Martin-Sabbath.

andrew_metalhead

06-16-2009, 05:27 PM

Oh man I was just about to post this :lol:

Fuck yeah I'm there whenever the LA area show is!! :rocker: :rocker:

andrew_metalhead

06-16-2009, 05:28 PM

Just saw this myself. Incredible news. I am so there. I LOVE Tony Martin-Sabbath.

I see you're going to see Over the Rainbow .. any idea if they'll be adding more dates?? They're doing just 6 dates for the whole of US! No California :(

JuuKun

06-16-2009, 05:28 PM

Just saw this myself. Incredible news. I am so there. I LOVE Tony Martin-Sabbath.

This is pretty much how I feel.

Back when I was first getting into Metal, a few of the first purchases I made were a few Black Sabbath CDs. One of these was a compilation, which happened to be strictly Martin-era Sabbath, so Headless Cross actually ended up being one of the first Sabbath songs I ever heard.

This is really awesome news, I hope there's a date near me. I'm totally there.

ravenheart

06-17-2009, 02:07 AM

Agreed all round. 'Headless Cross' is my favourite Sabbath album, by any lineup

Maiden33

06-18-2009, 01:13 PM

:fist:

I'm just curious as to when they're going to start announcing dates. If the tour is really supposed to happen in July/August, they should really get going.

ravenheart

06-18-2009, 01:24 PM

What they should really be doing is touring England first. English band, English singer, and you lot didn't give a fuck about that album when it came out anyway ;)

andrew_metalhead

06-18-2009, 01:26 PM

What they should really be doing is touring England first. English band, English singer, and you lot didn't give a fuck about that album when it came out anyway ;)
:lol: :lol:

Maiden33

06-19-2009, 11:27 AM

What they should really be doing is touring England first. English band, English singer, and you lot didn't give a fuck about that album when it came out anyway ;)

I'm sorry, I was being conceived around that time. :eyes:

EvilCheeseWedge

06-19-2009, 11:52 AM

Tony Martin didn't sound good singing those songs live in 1989, I can't imagine it's going to be much better twenty years later. Still, I'd consider seeing this if it was somewhere close.

Maiden33

06-19-2009, 11:55 AM

Tony Martin didn't sound good singing those songs live in 1989, I can't imagine it's going to be much better twenty years later. Still, I'd consider seeing this if it was somewhere close.

I've seen live footage, I don't recall anything wrong with the vocals.

EvilCheeseWedge

06-19-2009, 12:01 PM

I've seen live footage, I don't recall anything wrong with the vocals.

Check again...

Or check the audio from the last two Sabbath tours with Martin ;)

ravenheart

06-19-2009, 12:57 PM

Tony Martin didn't sound good singing those songs live in 1989, I can't imagine it's going to be much better twenty years later. Still, I'd consider seeing this if it was somewhere close.

He sounded fine singing those songs. It was the Ozzy and Dio songs that didn't suit him very well.

EvilCheeseWedge

06-19-2009, 01:36 PM

He sounded fine singing those songs. It was the Ozzy and Dio songs that didn't suit him very well.

I think he sounded okay... Although "Headless Cross" on Cross Purposes Live is :hecho: I get it, he was "sick" - although the rest of the songs in that performance aren't quite that bad.

I think the problem with the Ozzy/Dio stuff is that his voice just lacks... character. Yes, he can hit the notes, and do all the technical stuff, but he just sounds... generic... singing that stuff. Frankly, like what'd you expect from a cover band. Although I do appreciate that he would tackle material such as "Symptom of the Universe" and "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath." And there were other problems with the later Sabbath line-ups. (Like those fucking keyboards... Christ, why does Geoff think "Children of the Grave" needs keyboards!?)

I used to really dig Tony Martin, but over the years... eh. Pretty much Cross Purposes is the only album with his vocals that I really enjoy. Although his latest solo album has a few decent tracks...

But man, reading that interview where he talks about how he used "power words" that people don't normally use in lyrics for the lyrics on Headless Cross... I don't even know... :hecho:

Thats where i live and proboly very little people will show up.barley anyone here knows who tony martin is.

JuuKun

07-01-2009, 09:08 AM

So, after doing the math, the closest dates are either one of the Quebec ones, or Buffalo.

Wish I could do it, but I won't take the drive myself and don't have anyone to do it with because none of the people I go to shows with would think a 6 or 7 hour drive to see Tony Martin is worth it.

Spiral_Slave

07-01-2009, 09:24 AM

I'll be hitting up the TBA Tampa date. :party:

es156

07-01-2009, 09:26 AM

Hopefully there are more dates to be released. Surely they will play Chicago, at least.

Maiden33

07-01-2009, 09:59 AM

WTF. Nothing in New Jersey, eastern PA, or New York City/long Island area? What the fuck. Seriously, this is ridiculous.

andrew_metalhead

07-01-2009, 10:01 AM

WTF. Nothing in New Jersey, eastern PA, or New York City/long Island area? What the fuck. Seriously, this is ridiculous.

Yeah. Would have liked a show closer to the LA area too :/ Now I've to ask around for a ride from LA to Riverside.

Maiden33

07-01-2009, 10:09 AM

I'll be hitting up the TBA Tampa date. :party:

Seriously, I'm thinking about coming down there for that. The closest show to here is almost SIX hours away. Due to the lack of interest among friends and the fact that I'd have to get a hotel and spend a fuckload on gas, I'm pretty much better off flying, provided I could stay with you.

TonyD

07-02-2009, 11:41 AM

Looks like some genius routed this tour. What makes anyone think there are fans of Tony Martin in Arcata?

IrritatedTrout

07-02-2009, 06:25 PM

Two dates in Oklahoma but nothing in the VA/MD/DC area. Not that I could go but no LA or NYC? What the hell? Almost looks like the person who routed this wants this tour to be a bust.

Derelict

07-03-2009, 09:52 AM

This is a very strangely routed tour...I haven't heard of alot of these cities.

es156

07-03-2009, 09:58 AM

Two dates in Oklahoma but nothing in the VA/MD/DC area. Not that I could go but no LA or NYC? What the hell? Almost looks like the person who routed this wants this tour to be a bust.

No LA, NYC or Chicago. There have to be more dates pending. Seriously.

Maiden33

07-03-2009, 10:02 AM

No LA, NYC or Chicago. There have to be more dates pending. Seriously.

Unfortunately I'm doubting it. The schedule is fairly tightly packed already. Not a lot of room to logically stick in more dates.
This is just terrible all around. They're skipping the ENTIRE North-eastern area of the country. They're playing twice as many shows as I expected, but in tons of cities I never would've expected, and skipping entire areas I figured were absolutely certain.
The thing that most upsets me is that this tour is going to fail. There's no way around it now. I'm honestly scared to find out how many people will be at a number of these shows. And then this will be it. The tour will fail and he/they will never come back. This was an incredible idea but it will fail miserably.

gilpdawg

07-04-2009, 01:48 AM

Where the fuck is Austintown, Ohio? East of Cleveland?
Youngstown area.

Sweet. I'll go to the Hollywood show. Now I don't need to beg for a ride to Riverside :D

SerpentineVIVIVI

07-05-2009, 08:32 AM

Man whoever booked these dates/organized the tour is a moron.

andrew_metalhead

07-05-2009, 08:33 AM

Man whoever booked these dates/organized the tour is a moron.

For sure. But I'll be happy as long as the shows are not cancelled! :D

SerpentineVIVIVI

07-05-2009, 08:54 AM

For sure. But I'll be happy as long as the shows are not cancelled! :D

I'll be happy if he comes around somewhere near the Tri-State :(

IrritatedTrout

07-07-2009, 08:59 PM

Yes! Tony Martin is coming to VA! Check the tour myspace, a few of the dates have been changed around. It's starting to look like a real tour now!

Maiden33

07-07-2009, 09:25 PM

Playing Jaxx and it's 21+. You've gotta be fucking kidding me. Is Tony Martin TRYING to emotionally punch me in the face?

Does anyone know of any loopholes I might be able to find to get into that show?

IrritatedTrout

07-07-2009, 11:29 PM

Note: Parents, you are allowed to bring your under 21 children to 21+ shows as long as you are responsible for them. Kids, if you would like to see a 21 and over show, you must have a parent with you.

I'm only 19 but I'm going. Something tells me they don't enforce 21+ at all because they don't enforce any rules at Jaxx. Hell, I set off the metal detector everytime I go and none of the employees ever say a word to me or anyone else. If all else fails I'll ask some older guy in line to say he's my dad. lol

Maiden33

07-07-2009, 11:41 PM

I've heard about them not enforcing anything and being incredibly relaxed there before. I've never been there, but am strongly considering it for this show. I'm 18. I have no problem driving nearly 4 hours, it's just that driving 4 hours and then taking the risk of not being able to get in is kind of intimidating.

andrew_metalhead

07-08-2009, 05:50 PM

Tour cancelled :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

This from Tony Martin's myspace bulletin

"My dear Friends... I just found out that the promoter has cancelled the US tour planned for July /August.

We are so dissapointed.

Just to let you know we will make a statement on it as soon as we can but for now This is just to let you know the bad news.

All US shows are cancelled.

TM"

Indestructible

07-08-2009, 05:54 PM

i want him to come to buffalo just to see how many people actually show up

Maiden33

07-08-2009, 08:43 PM

I actually think this is good news, and the right call. This tour was so horribly planned that I think canceling it is better than having it fail as miserably as it would have. This was a great idea, but they need to book the tour 3-6 months in advance, only play 15 or so of the RIGHT cities, and promote the living shit out of it.

TonyD

07-08-2009, 09:53 PM

Wow.

IrritatedTrout

07-08-2009, 10:39 PM

:snivel:

Damn.

EvilCheeseWedge

07-09-2009, 08:29 AM

Fail.

Derelict

07-09-2009, 08:34 AM

I've heard about them not enforcing anything and being incredibly relaxed there before. I've never been there, but am strongly considering it for this show. I'm 18. I have no problem driving nearly 4 hours, it's just that driving 4 hours and then taking the risk of not being able to get in is kind of intimidating.